Six killed in Belgorod missile strike, two killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine

Overnight missile and drone strikes launched by Russian forces hit several locations across Ukraine, leaving two civilians dead and 19 others injured, officials said. The attacks, which began in the early hours, targeted residential areas and critical infrastructure in the eastern and southern regions, prompting widespread alerts and emergency evacuations.

Ukrainian authorities reported that the strikes involved a combination of guided missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, striking cities such as Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and the coastal town of Mariupol. Local emergency services responded to the scenes, providing medical aid and securing damaged structures, while the Ukrainian military condemned the attacks as violations of international humanitarian law. The incidents add to the ongoing pattern of cross‑border hostilities that have intensified since the conflict’s escalation, underscoring the continued threat to civilian populations in the affected areas.